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5+ years of progressive payroll experience, with ownership of payroll operationsHands?on experience using ADP payroll systemsDirect experience administering Canadian payroll, including knowledge of federal and provincial regulationsExperience supporting both union and non?union workforces, including application of Canadian collective bargaining agreementsStrong understanding of U.S. federal and state payroll laws and tax requirements. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual’s skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs.

<h2>Payroll Manager (U.S. & Canada)</h2><h3>Position Summary</h3><p>Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Payroll Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the end?to?end payroll function for employees in the United States and Canada. This role ensures accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing for both non?union employees and a portion of the Canadian workforce covered by collective bargaining agreements.</p><p>The Payroll Manager serves as the organization’s payroll subject matter expert, owning payroll governance, compliance, systems, and vendor relationships. This position partners closely with Human Resources and Finance to ensure payroll operations scale effectively, risks are mitigated, and payroll data supports sound business decisions.</p><hr><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><h4>Payroll Management & Oversight</h4><ul><li>Own and manage the full payroll lifecycle for U.S. and Canadian employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with all applicable regulations.<li>Oversee payroll processing through <strong>ADP</strong>, including earnings, deductions, garnishments, benefits, bonuses, commissions, leaves of absence, and terminations.<li>Act as escalation point for complex payroll issues, discrepancies, and employee inquiries.</ul><h4>Compliance & Risk Management</h4><ul><li>Ensure compliance with U.S. federal and state laws and Canadian federal and provincial payroll regulations.<li>Accurately interpret and apply Canadian collective bargaining agreements, including wage rates, step progressions, premiums, and dues deductions.<li>Manage prevailing wage requirements, certified payroll submissions, and statutory reporting where applicable.<li>Lead payroll audit support, including internal audits, external audits, and regulatory or statutory reviews.</ul><h4>Year?End & Statutory Reporting</h4><ul><li>Manage all annual payroll compliance activities, including year?end reporting and filings (e.g., W?2, T4).<li>Oversee payroll tax filings and coordination with ADP, external brokers, and regulatory agencies.<li>Ensure timely resolution of payroll tax discrepancies and agency notices.</ul><h4>Financial Controls & Reporting</h4><ul><li>Oversee payroll reconciliations, benefit deductions, accruals, and variance analysis.<li>Manage weekly 401(k) remittances and support annual compliance testing.<li>Ensure strong internal controls, audit trails, data integrity, and payroll system security.<li>Maintain and document payroll standard operating procedures and internal controls.</ul><h4>Process Improvement & Systems Ownership</h4><ul><li>Identify and implement process improvements to increase payroll efficiency, accuracy, and standardization.<li>Serve as payroll system owner for ADP, partnering with HRIS, Finance, and IT on upgrades, configurations, and integrations.<li>Contribute to payroll ecosystem redesigns and the adoption of best practices.</ul><h4>Leadership & Partnership</h4><ul><li>Serve as the primary payroll liaison to Human Resources, Finance, auditors, and external vendors.<li>Provide payroll expertise, reporting, and insights to support workforce planning and cost analysis.<li>Perform other duties consistent with the responsibilities of a Payroll Manager in a corporation of comparable size and complexity.</ul><hr><h3>Qualifications</h3><ul><li><strong>5+ years of progressive payroll experience, with ownership of payroll operations</strong><li><strong>Hands?on experience using ADP payroll systems</strong><li><strong>Direct experience administering Canadian payroll</strong>, including knowledge of federal and provincial regulations<li>Experience supporting both union and non?union workforces, including application of Canadian collective bargaining agreements<li>Strong understanding of U.S. federal and state payroll laws and tax requirements</ul><br>Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.<div class="notice"><p>Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.</p></div><div class="notice"><h3>EEO Notice </h3><p>Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.</p><p>Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact <a href="mailto:HR@vaco.com">HR@vaco.com</a> .</p><p>Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that <a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/poster" target="_blank" rel="noopener">workplace discrimination is illegal</a>. </p><p>By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.</p></div><div class="notice"><h3>Privacy Notice</h3><p>Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco by Highspring”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. </p><ul> <li>California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees <a href="https://www.vaco.com/privacy/#ccpa" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.</li> <li>Virginia residents may access our state specific policies <a href="https://www.vaco.com/privacy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.</li> <li>Residents of all other states may access our policies <a href="https://www.vaco.com/privacy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>. </li> <li>Canadian residents may access our policies in English <a href="https://www.vaco.com/privacy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a> and in French <a href="https://www.vaco.com/privacy-policy-fr/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.</li> <li>Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies <a href="https://www.vaco.com/privacy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.</li></ul></div><div class="notice"><h3>Pay Transparency Notice</h3><p> Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:</p><ul> <li>the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;</li> <li>licensure and certification requirements;</li> <li>office location and other geographic considerations;</li> <li>other business and organizational needs.</li></ul><p>With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.</p></div>

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<p style="text-align: left"><br> The Department of the Treasury is organized into two major components - the Departmental Offices and the operating bureaus. Treasury Bureaus make up 98% of the Treasury work force and are responsible for carrying out specific operations assigned to the Department. The Department of the Treasury includes: </p>
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